Seeking Tranquillity in France

Seeking Tranquillity in France

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If leaving the U.S. for another country, plan using official resources, not just social media
When contemplating moving abroad, a person grounded in reality is likely to formulate two types of questions: (1) what are the legal and bureaucratic…
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Inequality, identity and American emigration in a changing European landscape
Social concerns that American emigrés to Europe inevitably face
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Moving to Europe for work
For Americans, employment in a European country requires setting aside previous assumptions about the nature of work, the workplace, and even retirement
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The Pervasive Vulnerability of Life in America (updated 20 April 2025)
Approaching tipping points in a system that fails the citizenry
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John Howard
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Reflections on Bureaucracy and Daily Life in France
Whether French bureaucracy is truly onerous might depend on where you're coming from
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John Howard
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Why Nice (France)?
Some answers to a common question
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Is there a road home?
Answering the question of whether returning home to the US after 15 years is feasible: Reflections on emigration, shared values, and the trajectory of…
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The extreme price of prescription drugs in America
Comparing over-the-counter prices of drugs in the U.S. and France
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John Howard
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The Pervasive Vulnerability of Life in America
Approaching tipping points in a system that fails the citizenry
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John Howard
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Medicare’s New $2,000 Cap on Prescription Drug Costs
Heralded as a "game changer," it's just a small step in the right direction
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It doesn't have to be this way - U.S. Healthcare
A perspective from the country that made bureaucracy an art form
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